Acartiidae [Acartiidae]
Description
Acartiidae is a family of planktonic copepods found in oceanic and coastal waters worldwide. They are characterized by their small size and the presence of strong swimming legs, making them an essential part of the marine food web, serving as a primary food source for many fish larvae and other marine animals.
Genera
Acartia [Acartia]
View DetailsParacartia [Paracartia]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
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Statistics
- Genera 2